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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

National ‘Inspiration Award’ for Exeter cancer sufferer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/25/2017 - 10:35am

Local Vanessa Fyles-Legg, Bus Driver and Customer Service Advisor for APCOA Parking at Exeter Airport, has won the Inspiration Award at this year’s British Parking Awards.

Vanessa won the prize for her dedication, fantastic work ethic and fundraising efforts. Vanessa is a model employee who, despite living with cancer for the last seven years and undergoing at least one operation every year, is entirely committed to her role. In a rollercoaster awards ceremony, Vanessa was passed up for ‘Parking Person of the Year’, the award she was originally nominated for, but went on to win the...

Consumer spending growth in SW set for a four-year low

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/25/2017 - 7:00am

After enjoying ‘boom’ conditions last year, consumer spending growth is expected to fall to a four-year low in 2017, according to the EY ITEM Club’s special report on consumer spending. Household spending power will be hit by a sharp deceleration in real income growth as a result of a triple-whammy of rising inflation off the back of sterling’s drop in 2016, stagnation in the jobs market and the impact of cuts in welfare spending on non-work incomes. Lower earners are likely to be hit disproportionately hard. CPI inflation is expected to average 2.8% this year, a five-year high, and the EY...

Chiefs side to face Sale Sharks

Ali Hepher believes Exeter Chiefs still have areas to work on as their Aviva Premiership season heads towards the final straight. Undefeated in the top flight since late October, the Chiefs have produced an impressive run of results that has not only propelled them to second in the current standings, but has put them firmly on course for home advantage in the end of season play-offs. With just five rounds of the scheduled season remaining, three of which will be played at Sandy Park, Hepher says it’s imperative his side not only maintain their current performance levels, but in turn also...

Get building for bees competition launched

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/24/2017 - 2:08pm

Devon Local Nature Partnership has launched its ‘Build for Bees’ competition to inspire the public to provide habitats for pollinators.

It was launched at the Devon Outdoor Learning and Sustainability Conference at Buckfast Abbey as part of the ‘Get Devon Buzzing’ campaign.

Prizes include an exclusive tour of Goren Farm near Honiton, memberships to the Devon Wildlife Trust, Buglife and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and wildflower seed packs.

A great activity for schools, the competition aims to encourage the public to get outdoors and to take part in practical...

Exeter’s tech scene highlighted in 2017 Tech Nation Report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/24/2017 - 10:37am

For the second year running, Exeter has been highlighted in the Tech Nation report as a thriving cluster within the UK’s digital landscape.

The latest report confirms London’s position as an international powerhouse, and the UK as the leading European country in the digital sector and possessing unrivalled digital tech specialisms.

Tech Nation 2017 shows that Exeter’s position as a leading location for tech and digital innovation continues to rise, with the number of digital economy jobs up by 18% on the previous year, now standing at 14,018. Digital business turnover has...

The Family Law Company appoints specialist solicitor

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 03/24/2017 - 7:37am

Unmarried couples can now avail themselves of expert help, with the appointment of a specialist solicitor to support The Family Law Company’s unmarried finance team.

Experienced civil litigator Jane Swannell joins the company to provide advice in the resolution of property disputes. In addition, she will be concentrating on cases involving mental health law and Court of Protection work.

Originally from the Midlands, Jane first came to the region when her family moved to Exeter where she was educated at The Maynard School. After taking her law degree in Bristol and attending...

City council faces up to dementia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 4:47pm

As more and more people are diagnosed with Dementia, Exeter City Council has revealed its commitment to the challenges faced by arguably the biggest health crisis facing the UK and how it is helping those with dementia to access its services.

Last year the City Council became a member of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. In doing so, it joined over 50 organisations and businesses within Exeter, working to make the city dementia friendly.

Now the Council has mapped out how it is going to help those with the condition.

A number of the actions come about as a result...

Public urged to remain vigilant after London attack

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 3:32pm

Communities across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to remain alert and vigilant following the terrorist attack in Westminster, London, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

There is no specific intelligence to suggest any additional threat local to Devon and Cornwall or any risk to our communities locally. However the threat level for the country remains severe

Assistant Chief Constable Russ Middleton said: “The events in London are a timely reminder of the need to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity you may see.

“Although we have no information to suggest...

Blue Cedar Homes expands with acquisition of prime Cotswold site

Exeter based developer of age-exclusive homes, Blue Cedar Homes, plans to expand its portfolio of exclusive retirement developments following the purchase of a prime development site in one of the Cotswolds’ most desirable locations.

The developer, who specialises in bespoke developments of premium properties for the 55+ market, has acquired the former Cottage Hospital site in the north Cotswolds town of Moreton-In-Marsh.

Situated just a quarter of a mile from the attractive town centre, the 2 acre site includes the former main hospital building which is locally listed. The...

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